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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
4
An advertisement extols Prince Albert tobacco sold widely in red bags and tins. The copy highlights red tins, pound and half pound options, and a corking fine crystal-glass tin with a sponge-moistener top to keep the tobacco fresh.
A reflective line compares a millionaire's happiness to David’s haste and a dollar a day, urging caution about wealth and contentment without naming people or places.
A brief daily thought reflects on courage cheerfulness and charity as keys to self control. Henry Van Dyke attributes these meanings to personal growth and discipline.
A protective mechanism automatically stops a submarine from descending past a safe depth to avoid crushing water pressure. It acts as a failsafe to prevent crew harm or hull failure by limiting descent when external pressure becomes unsafe.
Scientists estimate humans can detect musk at about one three hundred millionth of a grain. This finding highlights the extreme sensitivity of the olfactory system and its remarkable ability to perceive tiny chemical cues.
A man who attends strictly to his own business merely gets the reputation of being unsociable. The remark reflects on the balance between personal focus and social perception in community life.
An idle dollar remains valuable while an idle man is worth little, underscoring how inactivity erodes real worth. The saying contrasts monetary value with personal initiative, noting the risk of wasted effort and lost opportunity.
A brief reflection urges turning great trouble into insight and joy. It emphasizes resilience and positive framing as a path to better outcomes.
The speaker argues that human nature remains essentially the same across individuals. differences between people are small and the core traits stay constant. The idea emphasizes universal human behavior rather than unique national or cultural distinctions.
The average speed of the phonograph record under the needle is 1.82 miles per hour, indicating the playback pace measured in motion terms. The note appears as a curious statistic on historical audio equipment and transport timing.
A misplaced purse triggers a chain of goodwill as a homeowner lacking help finds a maid seeking work, bringing both together through a small act of connection. The tale highlights community kindness and practical aid in daily life.
Edith says she has reached the marriageable age. Marie wonders what delayed her as they discuss Miss Oldgirl in a light Boston Transcript exchange.
A Yonkers Statesman item notes that some men refuse to believe reports of a gun, highlighting skepticism about the incident.
A Selected quotation advises withholding judgment until one stands in a friend's place, emphasizing empathy. The line underscores thoughtful consideration of others' situations before judging actions or motives.
The text reflects on inspiration as the soul of achievement and the prime motive of creation, presenting it as the spark that starts a masterpiece.
A terse, reflective note on how the subject, unable to negotiate conflict, relies only on confessing failure as the sole lure to resolve the situation. The text hints at a struggle between ambition and admission of fault, with an emphasis on self examination rather than action.
Gaunt N Grimm notes that the hardest part of coaxing participation is when people yield to the earnest supplication of friends and accept nomination for public office.
Army mule praised as a steadfast asset. note line contrasts mule and omobile, praising the animal's reliability when its driver knows how to operate it. Historic newspaper phrasing reflects military transport debate.
A jackal trails after lions and tigers and feeds on the scraps left by the larger predators. The behavior illustrates a scavenger role within the predator chain and highlights ecological interactions among big carnivores.
Quotation discusses a suggestion that one hour of uninterrupted reading each evening benefits health and morale, framed by a humorous exchange about domestic life and distractions. The dialogue contrasts the ideal quiet hour with household realities.
Local report notes Jaggs encountering misfortunes after an event where someone claimed luck favors him and even a freshly painted front door drew a mischance. Details remain fragmentary but suggest a lighthearted sequence of minor accidents touching a single resident.
George Miller formerly of this town writes from London about his experiences with Canada’s mechanical transport unit in English service. He recalls censorship, voyage hardships, the crew’s care for wounded and civilians, and the role of munition and relief efforts.
Bristol resident W Weav er carpenter at 99 Union Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills helped his family with kidney trouble promising honesty and truth in home use. The ad touts 3 800 towns and 40000 thanks with a public recommendation and notes price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo N Y.
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